Former President Lula rumoured to be in line for trouble in growing Petrobras scandal in Brazil | Democracy, elections and voting at Democracy Chronicles
Brazil’s investigation of the kickback and bribery scheme that already has taken down dozens of politicians may soon envelop its most high-profile figure yet. Last week’s arrest of two construction CEOs over alleged involvement in the scheme is bringing the scandal closer than ever to former President Luiz Inácio “Lula” da Silva, who already is facing…
The fallout from the corruption scheme encircling Brazil’s state-run energy company, Petrobras, is reaching new heights after authorities arrested two seemingly untouchable construction giants last week. Roughly a year since the scandal began unfolding before the public, the ongoing investigation has ensnared a slew of company executives and politicians, leaving a trail of political destruction in…
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